For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,759 students in Dunklin County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunklin County, MO are Bootheel School, Holcomb High School and Campbell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunklin County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Dunklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dunklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bootheel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Holcomb High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Campbell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S State Rte 53
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-2576
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-2576
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Senath-hornersville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 School St
Hornersville, MO 63855
(573) 737-2455
Hornersville, MO 63855
(573) 737-2455
Grades: 5-8
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Southland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
Malden High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Clarkton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #88.
Kennett Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dunklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1102
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1102
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dunklin County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunklin County, MO include Bootheel School, Holcomb High School and Campbell High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dunklin County?
9 public middle schools are located in Dunklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunklin County?
Dunklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dunklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dunklin County include: Holcomb High School vs. Campbell High School, Campbell High School vs. Clarkton High School, Clarkton High School vs. Campbell High School
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